1985 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 388 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bristol Beaufighter | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | Beaufighter | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |